INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon, cut into lardons
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3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 pounds stewing beef, cut into 2-inch chunks
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1 large carrot, sliced
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1 large white onion, sliced
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1 pinch coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons flour
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3 cups red wine, like a chianti
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2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups beef stock
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 cloves smashed garlic
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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1 crumbled bay leaf
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18 to 24 small pearl onions
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3 1/2 tablespoon butter
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1 herb bouquet (4 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf)
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1 pound fresh white mushrooms, quartered
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